Richard J. Seitz | |
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Born | Leavenworth, Kansas | February 18, 1918
Died | June 8, 2013 Junction City, Kansas | (aged 95)
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1940–1975 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division 2nd Battalion, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) Air Medal Purple Heart |
Relations | Brigadier General John A. Seitz (brother) |
Lieutenant General Richard Joe Seitz (February 18, 1918 – June 8, 2013) was a United States Army officer and paratrooper who, during a 35-year career, commanded the 2nd Battalion, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II, the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps.[1][2]